Bleach Filler Guide: Essential Episodes to Skip and Watch

Bleach may be one of the most beloved shōnen anime of the 2000s, but its reputation has always been weighed down by one major issue, and that is filler. Like many long-running adaptations, the anime frequently inserted non-canon arcs and side stories to give creator Tite Kubo time to advance the manga. While some of these episodes are fun diversions, many dragged down the pacing and frustrated fans eager to return to the main plot.